The Great

"The Great" is a darkly comedic and genre-bending series that reimagines the rise of Catherine the Great in 18th century Russia. Following Catherine's transformation from a naive outsider to a formidable empress, the show explores her tumultuous and explosive relationship with her husband, Emperor Peter III. The series blends historical fiction with sharp satire, delivering a unique and irreverent take on royal power struggles.

Trivia:
1. Elle Fanning, who plays Catherine, performed much of her own stunt work, adding authenticity to her physically demanding role.
2. The show's creators deliberately took liberties with historical accuracy to emphasize character development and humor, coining it "anti-historical".
3. Nicholas Hoult, portraying Peter III, spent extensive time studying the eccentricities of the historical figure, incorporating them into a whimsically flawed character portrayal.

Ran for 3 seasons.

Main Cast of The Great

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Crew of The Great

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